ASC Signal Receives Type Approval For Ku Band Outdoor Unit (ODU)
GARNER, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASC Signal announces that it has received a GVF-Intelsat Type Approval for an antenna/transceiver combination, which comprises a complete outdoor unit (ODU). The approval covers ASC Signal's 1.8m Class III antenna in combination with all ASC Signal XR1000 series transceivers.
The system is compliant to IESS 208 for Standard K-2, and IESS-601 for standard G earth stations. The ODU Certificate number (GVF/IA 202CA0) is for the 1.8-Meter Class III Ku band.
David Geen, ASC Signal's VSAT-DTH engineering manager, said, "We are excited about this approval as it represents an industry-leading step forward in our continued efforts to provide our customers with the most cost-effective solutions. As we move ahead, we plan to offer additional type-approved combinations of our antennas and transceivers."
David Hartshorn, Secretary General of the Global VSAT Forum (GVF), said, "We thank ASC Signal for contracting with the GVF for this approval. This demonstrates ASC Signal's commitment to delivering high-quality products worldwide, and we look forward to certifying more products for the industry in the future."
About Global VSAT Forum (GVF)
To promote high standards of quality, GVF provides type approval services in co-ordination with satellite operators throughout the world. The organization also serves as the unified voice of the global satellite communications industry. Headquartered in London and with a regional office in Washington, D.C., GVF is a non-profit association that comprises more than 200 companies from 100 countries in every major region of the world and from all sectors of the industry, including satellite operators, earth station and sub-system manufacturers, integrators, teleports, network operators, and carriers, as well as consultants, law firms, and other organizations involved in the satellite industry. http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gvf.org&esheet=5782560&lan=en_US&anchor=www.gvf.org&index=1
About ASC Signal Corporation
Formerly Andrew Satellite Communications, ASC Signal is a leading global manufacturer of antennas and RF electronics for enterprise and consumer satellite communications applications. ASC Signal has a heritage of over 70 years in the design and manufacture of communications products. In addition to hardware, ASC Signal provides solutions-based services such as turnkey system design, engineering, installation test and maintenance, product integration and program management. ASC has global operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany and other select regional locations. http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ascsignal.com&esheet=5782560&lan=en_US&anchor=www.ascsignal.com&index=1
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